It has come to my attention that you will be visiting our fair state this weekend. As your motorcade drives to Colorado Springs from DIA, I am sure you will be struck by the impressive beauty of the Front Range and the Rocky Mountains.

You will be attending the 2013 Warrior Games. According to the Colorado Springs Gazette, “The teams compete in seven sports – archery, cycling, shooting, sitting volleyball, swimming, track and field, and wheelchair basketball. The event is designed to help the recovery of the 260 wounded, ill, and injured servicemen and women participating.” You will be a spectator at the Olympic Training Center for a volleyball exhibition on Saturday and a cycling competition at Falcon Stadium on Sunday.

These are all well worth your time and yet a thought occurred to me. After traveling thousands of miles across the world for these wonderful events, why not sneak out of the Springs on Saturday night to stop by one of the jewels of Colorado?

Boulder is by far one of the must-see attractions of our state. It boasts the University of Colorado’s red-tiled roofed campus complete with the Flatirons rock formation in the backdrop. Our college co-eds are the most attractive in the country. No, I am not biased because my daughter attends the University.

It is within walking distance of many hiking trails. I am sure after being cramped on an airplane for so many hours your secret service would appreciate stretching their legs while taking in the fresh mountain air and views of the Boulder Valley.

It is home to Pearl Street, an outdoor mall filled with eclectic people, shops, buskers and musicians. After your hike and shopping you could relax in one of Boulder’s popular micro-breweries. I think they may give England a run for their money, but hey, you can prove me wrong.

You have probably heard that marijuana use has recently been decriminalized. Although lawmakers are still working out the details, you won’t get arrested for inhaling while you are visiting.

Boulder is considered a foodie town which means it is home to many amazing restaurants, some of which are the finest in the country.

There is a wide range of choices for nightlife including DJ’d nightclubs, roof top bars and places to enjoy local bands.

Before returning to Colorado Springs, I would recommend stopping by one of our specialty cupcake bakeries open late in case you get the munchies.

You will be glad you came to Boulder. If you get into any trouble for upsetting the royal itinerary, I would be happy to take full responsibility.

Unfortunately, my unmarried daughter is out of town this weekend. I don’t suppose you would consider extending your stay through Monday.

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107 thoughts on “An Open Letter to Prince Harry”

Even if Harry doesn’t come calling, Boulder’s tourism bureau should seriously consider hiring you to write copy, Susie. At this moment, even I want to visit Boulder and I hate traveling above 96th Street in Manhattan! I echo all who give your photos A Big Thumbs Up.

Hahahahahahhaha! Hahahahahhahaha! Still laughing. These comments on this post are so hilarious!!
Oh my God!! I would not fit the Royal Mold and would have a serious problem with protocol!!! To start with, I am waaaaay too out-going and friendly to wait for security screenings like they warned in the Colorado Springs Newspaper.
Still laughing Scott…. 🙂

Thanks so much! It was a fun one to write.
I know right??? I should get paid writing at some point in my life!
I actually really love it here. You will have to come out Paul!
I will high five him for you!

You are hilarious! What a great love letter to Boulder. I really, really hope Harry reads this and comes for a visit. Especially since you made it quite clear that marijuana is legal now. That slays me! Oh, my dear sweet Susie. I love you so much, you have no idea. Can you extend your stay until Monday? Classic!

I loved London when I visited, and I learned the currency thanks to my frequent pub visits (What’s not to love about that?). But if we’re talking spring time, I’m gonna go with you as my travel agent. Nice letter, Colorado.

How could he resist? If he can’t make Monday but wants to meet her, MAYBE she could manage some rescheduling?
Don’t blame Harry for the hair. It goes with being royal and getting big-headed so they grow through it. (Hey, I’m a royalist, actually.)

Hahaha! I will be waiting to see if he makes a Royal appearance. We just got a visit from Julie Andrews (this year’s commencement speaker). She hit Pearl Street and kissed the buffalo on Thursday night! You never know…

This is one terrific letter. In case Prince Henry doesn’t stay over to meet your daughter, this letter is one heck of a sales pitch for your city. Of course we’d rather Prince Henry hung around enjoying the mountain air and such until your daughter returns for the proper introduction.

Too funny! Wouldn’t it be cool to meet him in real life! I visited Colorado probably twenty years ago and it was beautiful. We went for a hike in the Rocky Mountain National Park and we ran into quite a variety of wild animals. I’ve always wanted to go back. 🙂